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Classic Industries Now Offering Reproduction Ground Effects for 1982-1992 Camaros

Classic Industries Now Offering Reproduction Ground Effects for 1982-1992 Camaros

**High Resolution Images Available Upon Request FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sanaz Bakhtiari/ Sarah Vreugdenhil JMPR Public Relations 818-992-4353 sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com CLASSIC INDUSTRIES NOW OFFERS NEW REPRODUCTION URETHANE GROUND EFFECTS FOR 1982-1992 CAMARO Z28 & IROC-Z Third-Gen bumper covers and gro ... Continue reading

Production Version of Opel Ampera on Display at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Production Version of Opel Ampera on Display at 2011 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Geneva - March 1, 2011: The series production model of Opel's revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera, will make its grand premiere at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13). First deliveries will be made before the end of this year. With this, Opel makes good on its promise to be the first manufactu ... Continue reading

HaloIPT to Wirelessly Charge Super Luxury Car

HaloIPT to Wirelessly Charge Super Luxury Car

LONDON, March 2, 2011 -- HaloIPT will supply its revolutionary induction charging technology for 102EX, the Phantom Experimental Electric vehicle revealed yesterday at the Geneva Motor Show. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has developed the test vehicle to explore alternatives to traditional internal combustion for the first ti ... Continue reading

Southern California Edison Is Priming Customers for Plug-In Electric Vehicles

Southern California Edison Is Priming Customers for Plug-In Electric Vehicles

ROSEMEAD, Calif.--Southern California is a potential mecca for plug-in electric vehicles, but would-be owners of the cars will have some key choices to make before that first in-home charge. “If you are thinking about buying a plug-in electric vehicle, it is important to know there are a number of decisions to mak ... Continue reading

Volkswagen of America Announces 18.5 Percent Increase in February Sales

Volkswagen of America Announces 18.5 Percent Increase in February Sales

PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., March 1, 2011 HERNDON, Va., March 1, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported 21,461 units sold in February 2011, an 18.5 percent increase over prior year sales. Â The company has sold 39,862 vehicles in the first two months of the year, a 10.3 percent increase over 2010. "We are ... Continue reading

Midtronics CEO Steve McShane Inducted into Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

Midtronics CEO Steve McShane Inducted into Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame

WILLOWBROOK, Ill.--Steve McShane, founder and CEO of Midtronics, Inc., was recently inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago chose McShane as a member of the 2011 Hall of Fame class in recognition of his entrepreneur ... Continue reading

Bentley Supersports 'Ice Speed Record' Convertible Debuts at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Bentley Supersports 'Ice Speed Record' Convertible Debuts at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

Bentley announces today its most potent and radically styled convertible ever - the 202mph (325km/h) Supersports 'Ice Speed Record'convertible. This new model, limited to just 100 cars worldwide, is a celebration of the Company's world ice speed record set two weeks ago byFinland's four-time world rally champion Juha K ... Continue reading

Teamwork Helps No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Team Claim Two Post-Race Awards

Teamwork Helps No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Team Claim Two Post-Race Awards

CHARLOTTE, March 1, 2011: Perseverance coupled with strong green lap runs helped Kyle Busch and the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing team finish second and take home two post-race awards Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. Busch laid down the race's fastest lap on his way to the front of the field late to capture the Goody ... Continue reading

Genovation Cars Partners with K2 Energy Solutions for Battery Packs for Genovation's Electric Automobile

Genovation Cars Partners with K2 Energy Solutions for Battery Packs for Genovation's Electric Automobile

PR Newswire ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 ROCKVILLE, Md., March 1, 2011 -- Genovation Cars Inc. (www.genovationcars.com), a Maryland designer and builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, announced that it will be partnering with K2 Energy Solutions, Inc. for the use of its battery packs in Genovation's line of ... Continue reading

Toyota Reports February Sales

Toyota Reports February Sales

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales results of 141,846 units. Â With 24 selling days in February 2010 and 2011, sales were up 41.8 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjuste ... Continue reading

Avego Survey Reveals Untapped Consumer Demand for Carpooling to Address Commuting Issues

Avego Survey Reveals Untapped Consumer Demand for Carpooling to Address Commuting Issues

WASHINGTON--Avego, a global provider of transportation software, reports today the results of a consumer survey designed to determine American commuters’ viewpoints on carpooling. “This survey demonstrates that Americans are motivated to try carpooling if they can save time and money on their commut ... Continue reading

Cha Cha Muldowney Chats!

Cha Cha Muldowney Chats!

<b>Drag racing icon Shirley Muldowney, a 3-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion and Grand Marshal of the 2011 March Meet at Auto Club Famoso, Mar. 18-20, looks back and lets loose</b> BAKERSFIELD, Mar. 1, 2011: In a world of changes, Shirley Muldowney remains Shirley Muldowney. Still feisty, candid and brutally honest, th ... Continue reading

Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales

Kia Motors America Announces Record February Sales

PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best ever February sales of 32,806 units, besting the previous February record of 24,052 set in 2010 by 36.4 percent. Â Year-to-date sales are up 31.2 percent and the 2011 Sorento was KMA's ... Continue reading

Daimler AG Reports a 5.3 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for February 2011

Daimler AG Reports a 5.3 Percent Increase for Mercedes-Benz and smart Vehicles in the U.S. for February 2011

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 16,660 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 5.3 Percent compared to February 2010. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. ... Continue reading

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM, Saturday, April 16

Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM, Saturday, April 16

PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., is hosting The Art of the Auction Saturday, April 16 featuring RM Auctions and its new subsidiary, Auctions America by RM. Â The session, part of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Worksh ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Reports February 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent

Chrysler Group Reports February 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 13 Percent

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- February marks the 11th consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases February sales improve 36 percent over last month's sales as 2011 models resonate with consumers All Jeep® brand models post February sales increases, led by the al ... Continue reading

Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford's 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales

Fiesta, Focus, Edge, Explorer Pace Ford's 23 Percent Increase in February Retail Sales

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- Ford's February retail sales climbed 23 percent versus a year ago Best month ever for Fiesta; Focus retail sales up 43 percent year-over-year Explorer retail sales up 268 percent; Edge retail sales up 18 percent Fusion, Escape set sales record ... Continue reading

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Nearly 20% Increase in Sales

Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Nearly 20% Increase in Sales

PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced continued record-breaking sales for February, up almost 20% compared to the previous year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) February sales records were set by Forester, ... Continue reading

Regan Smith to Conduct Autograph Session at Charlotte's New Furniture Row Shopping Center

Regan Smith to Conduct Autograph Session at Charlotte's New Furniture Row Shopping Center

CHARLOTTE, Mar 1, 2011: As a continuation of its grand-opening celebration, the new Furniture Row Shopping Center in Charlotte announced that Regan Smith, driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, will conduct a public autograph-signing Wednesday, March 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. ET. ... Continue reading

Gordon Looking To Double Down On Win And Redemption In Vegas

Gordon Looking To Double Down On Win And Redemption In Vegas

GORDON LOOKING TO DOUBLE DOWN ON WIN AND REDEMPTION IN VEGAS LAS VEGAS (March 1, 2011) – A week after securing the win at Phoenix International Raceway, Jeff Gordon has another opportunity for redemption – this time in Sin City.</p> Gordon, who will drive the familiar No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet during this Sunda ... Continue reading

Toyota Taps 14 Minnesota High Schools As Winners In 'Drive For Education' Contest

Toyota Taps 14 Minnesota High Schools As Winners In 'Drive For Education' Contest

PR Newswire ST. PAUL, Minn., March 1, 2011 ST. PAUL, Minn., March 1, 2011 -- Fourteen high schools in Minnesota have been named winners in Toyota's 22nd annual "Drive For Education" contest. The schools will receive $2,500 each at the upcoming Minnesota Boys' State High School Hockey Tournament in St. Paul, with the to ... Continue reading

World Car of the Year Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

World Car of the Year Top Three Finalists Announced in Geneva

World Car Awards Top Three Finalists Announced in All Categories AND NOW THERE ARE THREE ..... GENEVA - March 1, 2011 - At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Pe ... Continue reading

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Land Rover Reveals Its First Fully Capable 4WD Plug-In Diesel Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Land Rover Reveals Its First Fully Capable 4WD Plug-In Diesel Hybrid - VIDEO ENHANCED

Land Rover's on-going commitment to building vehicles that are more fuel and emissions-efficient reaches another milestone at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the first presentation of the Range_e. ... Continue reading

SunTrust Racing: Grand Prix of Miami Preview

SunTrust Racing: Grand Prix of Miami Preview

HOMESTEAD, March 1, 2011: It hasn’t been the kindest place on the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series circuit the last few years for the SunTrust Racing team, but there was a time not long ago that the 2.3-mile road course at Homestead-Miami Speedway was its veritable home away from home. And the karma from those goo ... Continue reading

Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February

Retail Sales Propel General Motors to 49 Percent Gain in February

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 1, 2011 DETROIT, March 1, 2011 -- Year-over-year retail sales gain of 70 percent highest on record Car, Truck and Crossover segment retail sales each rise 59 percent or more GM’s newest vehicles continue to gain customers – retail sales up 119 percent Retail sale ... Continue reading

Tony Stewart Phoenix Race Report

Tony Stewart Phoenix Race Report

With 25 laps to go in Sunday’s Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway, Tony Stewart appeared poised to grab his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory of the season and the 40th of his career. He was leading after a strategic two-tire pit stop under green vaulted him from third to first, and with p ... Continue reading

Michigan International Speedway Launches Kids Club

Michigan International Speedway Launches Kids Club

BROOKLYN, Feb. 28, 2011: Kids now have the opportunity to interact with Michigan International Speedway like never before. MIS has launched the “MIS Kids Club,â€&#65533; designed for the speedway’s young racing fans. Children 12 years of age or younger can now connect with MIS to stay updated on all the lat ... Continue reading

Skip Barber Racing School Announces The 2011 Karting Scholarship Shootout

Skip Barber Racing School Announces The 2011 Karting Scholarship Shootout

In December 2010, forty-four aspiring race car drivers competed in Formula Skip Barber Race cars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for racing scholarships for the 2011 season. This winter, Skip Barber Racing School will offer this opportunity once again to karters hoping to work their way up the motorsport ranks. November 3 ... Continue reading

Milka Duno Selected As An Ambassador For Univision's Es El Momento Initiative

Milka Duno Selected As An Ambassador For Univision's Es El Momento Initiative

LOS ANGELES, February 28, 2011: Race car driver Milka Duno has been selected as an Es El Momento Ambassador for the second phase of Univision's highly successful, multi-platform education initiative, Es El Momento (The Moment is Now). The initiative's second phase highlights the importance of children having role model ... Continue reading

World First from Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation in Car Infotainment

World First from Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation in Car Infotainment

PR Newswire TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 1, 2011 TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 1, 2011 -- Ground-breaking car communications platform using Android operating system Enables flexible upgrading and personalization during the car's lifecycle through downloading applications like a smartphone Based on pioneering 'open innovatio ... Continue reading

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Puts The Public in the Driver's Seat of a Corporate Philanthropic Effort

Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program Puts The Public in the Driver's Seat of a Corporate Philanthropic Effort

PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- 100 vehicles will be given away over 100 days based on daily voting on Toyota's Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/toyota Registered 501c(3) organizations are invited to apply online and tell us how they plan to use the vehicle to do goo ... Continue reading

Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here

Saab PhoeniX Concept: The Future is Already Here

PR Newswire ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 1, 2011 -- 'Aeromotional' design inspired by Saab's aviation roots Design and technical features to shape next generation of Saab cars Minimalist cabin with advanced Saab IQon infotainment system Rightsized turbo engine and innovative Saab eXWD for ele ... Continue reading

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX Experimental Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

2011 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Phantom 102EX Experimental Electric Car - VIDEO ENHANCED

GENEVA - March 1, 2011: "Today, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars begins an exploration into alternative drive-trains, seeking clarity on which technology may be suitable to drive Rolls-Royce motor cars of the future. The alternative drive-train we choose must deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience. It must be a technology t ... Continue reading

Tesla's Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Geneva

Tesla's Groundbreaking Vehicle Engineering on Display in Geneva

GENEVA--Tesla Motors introduces its excellence in vehicle engineering at the Geneva Auto Show with a detailed look at Model S. Engineered from the ground up as an EV, Model S is meticulously designed for superior aerodynamics, stability and handling, crash safety, performance and range. The expanded view of Model S on ... Continue reading

World Premiere of the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

World Premiere of the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

GENEVA, March 1, 2011 -- - 81st International Motorshow Geneva 2011 - Cross reference: Picture is available via epa european pressphoto agency and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=9820 - - Cross reference: Further information is available at http://www.presseportal.de/pm ... Continue reading

Hyundai Brings to Life 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.' at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai Brings to Life 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.' at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Hyundai today unveils three new models to a European audience at the 2011 Salon International de L'Automobilein Geneva. All three cars encapsulate the spirit of Hyundai's new brand slogan, 'New Thinking. New Possibilities.' - which itself is launched in Europe today. ... Continue reading

World First From Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation In Car Infotainment

World First From Saab: Saab IQon - Open Innovation In Car Infotainment

Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in 'open innovation' for the development of its new IQon infotainment concept, using Google's AndroidTM operating system. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars At The Geneva International Motor Show

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars At The Geneva International Motor Show

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents three Spirit of Ecstasy Centenary Collection cars at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show from 3-13 March 2011. Each of these highly-bespoke Phantom models features a suite of design details, developed in celebration of 100 years of the world's most famous hood figurine. ... Continue reading

Skoda Auto Has Presented A Design Concept And Its New Corporate Design

Skoda Auto Has Presented A Design Concept And Its New Corporate Design

Under the slogan "he New Power of Skoda" Skoda Auto presented its new corporate design at this year's Volkswagen Group Evening. ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show 2011: New Bulli Concept - Volkswagen Revives The Spirit Of The Microbus At Geneva Motor Show

Geneva Motor Show 2011: New Bulli Concept - Volkswagen Revives The Spirit Of The Microbus At Geneva Motor Show

Volkswagen has unveiled an all-new concept, the 'Bulli', at the Geneva Motor Show. It is a development of the Microbus concept which made its debut ten years ago in 2001 and a new generation of Volkswagen people carrier - the first of which broke cover back in 1950 with the production of the first Transporter. ... Continue reading

Geneva 2011: Stunning Seat IBX Crossover Concept Unveiled

Geneva 2011: Stunning Seat IBX Crossover Concept Unveiled

Seat is continuing the ambitious development of its new design DNA with the unveiling at the 2011 Geneva International Motor Show of the new Seat IBX concept car. ... Continue reading

Geneva 2011: Debut For All-Wheel Drive Seat Alhambra

Geneva 2011: Debut For All-Wheel Drive Seat Alhambra

The Seat Alhambra - an acknowledged leader among today's full size people carriers and already crowned Whar Car? MPV of the Year in the UK - is now even more versatile thanks to the addition of four-wheel drive. ... Continue reading

Spyker Developing All-New GT Racer For 2012

Spyker Developing All-New GT Racer For 2012

Spyker Squadron, the factory racing division of luxury supercar manufacturer, Spyker, will focus its resources this year on the development of a next generation GT race car for 2012. ... Continue reading

Original Geneva E-Type Marks A Very Special Anniversary

Original Geneva E-Type Marks A Very Special Anniversary

Excitement on the eve of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show gained momentum as senior executives from Tata Group and Jaguar Land Rover opened Show activities with a celebration of Jaguar's E-type. The iconic sports car was first unveiled 50 years ago in Geneva at the Hotel du Parc des Eaux Vives. ... Continue reading

All-New High-Tech Ford Ranger Wildtrak Makes Global Debut In Geneva

All-New High-Tech Ford Ranger Wildtrak Makes Global Debut In Geneva

The all-new Ford Ranger Wildtrak makes its global debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, a sporty compact pick-up that delivers impressive power and safety, excellent fuel efficiency and significant capability. It exudes a powerful presence bolstered by the latest in-car comfort and technologies. ... Continue reading

Ford Introduces New Metal Ka

Ford Introduces New Metal Ka

Ford's new Metal Ka will bring style inside and out to Britain's roads when it goes on sale in March. The Metal Ka replaces the Tattoo version and sits alongside the Grand Prix and Digital models which add an extra layer of style and fun to Ka for customers who want to make a bolder statement. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Appoints New Dealer In Nottingham

Hyundai Appoints New Dealer In Nottingham

Situated in a superb location on Nuthall Road, this latest addition to Hyundai's nationwide dealer network will serve the Nottingham area and will be the largest solus Hyundai showroom in the UK. The showroom is 440 square metres, accommodating approximately 12 vehicles. ... Continue reading

February News In Brief

February News In Brief

For the third year in a row BMW Group has been awarded the acclaimed Industry Supplier Award at the Energy Saving Trust (EST) Fleet Hero Awards 2010, held in association with The Guardian and the CBI. ... Continue reading

Nissan Qashqai Tops A Million

Nissan Qashqai Tops A Million

Nissan's British designed, engineered and built Qashqai has been a massive success in the UK, securing a spot in the top ten best sellers list. But it's not just the British who love the car, as the innovative crossover has just passed the 1,000,000 sold mark worldwide after just four years in production. ... Continue reading

Three Premieres for Kia at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Three Premieres for Kia at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

Three premieres for Kia at Geneva Motor Show - World premiere of all-new Kia Rio compact car - International premiere for all-new Kia Picanto small car - European premiere of new Kia Optima Hybrid sedan (SEOUL) March 1, 2011 - Kia is celebrating a 'landmark year' in its remarkable history by holding the premieres of th ... Continue reading

Original Geneva E-Type Marks a Very Special Jaguar Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED

Original Geneva E-Type Marks a Very Special Jaguar Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED

GENEVA, Feb. 28, 2011 GENEVA, Feb. 28, 2011 -- Excitement on the eve of the 2011 Geneva Motor Show gained momentum as senior executives from Tata Group and Jaguar Land Rover opened Show activities with a celebration of Jaguar's E-type. The iconic sports car was first unveiled 50 years ago in Geneva at the Hotel du Parc ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars Announces Its China Strategy - VIDEO ENHANCED

Volvo Cars Announces Its China Strategy - VIDEO ENHANCED

Volvo Car Corporation manufacturing plant to be built in Chengdu - investigations for a plant also in Daqing ... Continue reading

2011 Geneva Motor Show: LIVE Press Conferences - WATCH THEM HERE

2011 Geneva Motor Show: LIVE Press Conferences - WATCH THEM HERE

The Auto Channel's PRESS PASS COVERAGE Direct from the 81st International Motor Show in Geneva March 1, 2011: The Auto Channel is pleased to once again bring you the most complete and comprehensive coverage of the Geneva Motor Show, one of the world's great automotive expositions. In the 7 exhibition halls of Geneva's ... Continue reading

Motorsports Fans - Harmony Desktop Application Converts MP3 Music Files to 3D Animated Videos

Motorsports Fans - Harmony Desktop Application Converts MP3 Music Files to 3D Animated Videos

March 01, 2011, SAN JOSE, CA - The Harmony™ desktop animation application is now available for download at the Digital Chaotics™ website. Harmony allows users to make “Music for the Eyes™â€&#65533; by building unique, customized animated music videos with just a few mouse clicks. “Harmony giv ... Continue reading

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